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Ethical problems in practice as experienced by Malawian student nurses.

Eva Merethe Solum1, Veronica Mary Maluwa, Elisabeth Severinsson

  • 1Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Science, Vestfold University College, Tønsberg, Norway. eva.m.solum@hive.no

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Malawian student nurses face ethical dilemmas in clinical settings, struggling to balance patient rights with cultural norms. They need enhanced training and role models to navigate these complex moral challenges effectively.

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Published on: February 16, 2011

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Bioethics
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • Student nurses encounter significant ethical challenges during clinical practice.
  • Understanding these challenges is crucial for effective nursing education and patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the ethical problems experienced by Malawian student nurses during their clinical placements.
  • To identify the specific ethical conflicts and their impact on student nurses' practice.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative, phenomenological hermeneutic design was employed.
  • Data were collected through in-depth interviews with ten student nurses.
  • Qualitative content analysis was used to interpret the interview data.

Main Results:

  • Three primary themes emerged: conflicts between patient rights and guardian presence, unethical behavior violating patient rights, and dissonance between moral awareness and action.
  • Student nurses faced difficulties upholding patient rights and adhering to Western ethical norms incongruent with the Malawian context.
  • A need for role models demonstrating professional attitudes towards patient rights and values was identified.

Conclusions:

  • Malawian student nurses require support in navigating ethical complexities that arise from cultural context.
  • Pedagogical strategies are needed to foster caring attitudes and ethical reflection in clinical practice.
  • Training should address the adaptation of Western ethical standards to local cultural contexts.